Fishing
Pelican ProGear Coolers
Pelican ProGearTM Coolers boast the best in class ice retention and come with Pelican’s unconditional lifetime guarantee. […]
March 2013
General
Goal Zero
Ideal for camping or emergency preparedness, the 12-pound Goal Zero Yeti 150 offers users a portable power solution without the hassle, noise and expense of its gas powered counterparts. […]
Bass Fishing
BOOYAH spinnerbait combines maximum vibration with maximum strength
The old cliche about spinnerbaits being underwater crescent wrenches because they are adjustable to any fishing situation might be played out, but Brandon resident and Ross Barnett regular Mike Murphy believes there are just as many differences between spinnerbaits in their packaging as there are changes anglers can make to them once they take them out. […]
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Cover: March 2013
The 2013 turkey season is upon us: What can you expect when you hit the woods? […]
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Turkey Whisperer — Proven turkey-hunting tips
Sitting dejected with my chin touching my chest, the realization of blowing it started to sink in. Replaying the whole affair in my mind it seemed surreal. It happened way too fast for me to grasp and was something totally unexpected.
After seeing an for a package turkey hunt at the elegant Briars Bed and Breakfast in Natchez called “Gobblers and Gardenias,” I felt there was no way I could go wrong with a shindig like that.
Or so I thought. […]
Bass Fishing
Fishing the fish is more productive, bass tournament director says
If you were fishing a national bass tournament on your home lake, where would you fish? […]
Sidebars
Best turkey-hunting loads and chokes
Turkeys are big birds, soe tight patterns from shotguns and hard-hitting loads are imperative. Shots can range from point blank to out to 50 yards in some cases. […]
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Hog Wild — Tips for hunting Mississippi’s wild hogs
Spreading faster than melted butter and wrecking havoc on both public and private land habitats, the wild hog situation is getting out of hand in many regions of the state. […]
Sidebars
Briars trophy potential
Jerry McCrory booked his Gobblers and Gardenias hunt for later in April 2011 for he and his wife. Like the author, the 60-year-old Metairie, La., resident had never killed a turkey. Set up in a popup blind, the turkey gobbled one time and was very close to Atkins and McCrory. […]
Other Hunting
Pig stickers — the best guns for hog hunting
Certainly, schools of thought on guns and ammo for wild hogs varies greatly. The campfire debate can be quickly squelched by just simply mentioning that any classic cartridge used for the white-tailed deer will effectively dispatch any wild pig. […]
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Waist Deep in Slabs — Where to find wade-fishing hotspots for crappie
While many Mississippi sportsmen enjoy a number of hunting and fishing pursuits, every outdoorsman has a favorite. It might be sitting in a stand waiting on that big buck to come strolling by; it might be sitting with your back to a tree, listening to a big gobbler come thundering up a draw; or it might be the sizzling scream of a reel when a trophy largemouth gets its first glimpse of the boat. […]
Other Hunting
Pig pen fundamentals
For those private landowners industrious enough to want to try trapping wild hogs in pens, there are some essential basics to learn in the placement and construction of hog traps. Additionally, there are considerations on how you plan to dispose of the trapped pigs. […]